AddressAdvertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS894876
This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024 with possible extension and/or permanency
Busselton Senior High School (SHS) is seeking an innovative and motivated Education Assistant – Auslan to join our team.
The Education Assistant – Auslan will assist with the communicative needs of Deaf or Hard of Hearing students using Auslan or another sign language or sign system, relevant to the child’s mode of communication.
The successful applicant will assist teachers in delivering planned education programs, encouraging a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Under teacher direction the successful applicant will assist in the implementation of specialised education programs and assist in the delivery of specific Individual Education Programs of Deaf or Hard of Hearing students. As required, you will provide feedback on education and therapy programs, and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals.
As an Education Assistant - Auslan, you would be an Auslan interpreter in a range of secondary classroom settings, including mainstream subjects. You may also interpret events such as school camps, theatre performances and assemblies. Education Assistants provide support to the classroom, school, and community to ensure high quality learning programs are provided in an inclusive learning environment.
In addition, you will assist students to understand the education programs through teacher directed tutoring, such as assisting the student working on set tasks, clarifying instructions, supporting therapy, and personal and social goals. The successful applicant would be a part of a supportive and experienced team and will liaise with staff to advocate for students’ accessibility needs to provide the best possible learning outcomes.
The successful applicant will ideally have previous experience working as an Auslan interpreter, and possess competency in interpreting from English to Auslan, as well as Auslan to English. Having connection to, or involvement with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community would be highly regarded. The successful applicant would ideally work collaboratively in a team and build positive relationships with staff and students.
The successful applicant should possess flexibility, professionalism, and a “can do” attitude.
The school’s strength is in its commitment to develop the 'whole child' and to empower them to be independent and confident learners so that they can be purposeful contributors in an increasingly independent world. Our success is built on solid foundations and on the skills of an outstanding staff.
Our school
As an Independent Public School, our challenge is to plan for educational change in a rapidly evolving and growing community. We aim to provide educational relevance and opportunities for students within the town. Concurrently, the traditions and history of the school need to be honoured and preserved.
The location and community
Busselton SHS is situated in a coastal town in the Southwest of Western Australia and has served the community for over 60 years. Busselton SHS has a proud history with fine traditions in place, created by the various student bodies over time, along with a loyal, dedicated staff. A loyal and dedicated team of staff members are committed to building upon our past achievements.
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This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Well-developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with Deaf or Hard of Hearing students, liaise with parents, teachers and community members and where necessary assist teachers in understanding students.
- Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to contribute to a professional team and deliver an effective education program.
- Knowledge and understanding of issues relevant to deaf or hard of hearing students.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Busselton Senior High School can be found by visiting www.busseltonshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Denise Harrison, Human Resource Officer, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Busselton, by telephoning (08) 9751 89***or emailing ***************@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- Athree (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4***.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- Hold a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Auslan Interpreting (Paraprofessional/Professional) and/or NAATI Accreditation or have considerable proven experience as an Interpreter.
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
- Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment.
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement.
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
- Complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4:30pm (WST) on Monday, 20 May 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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